Industry Insights
The cryptography landscape is evolving fast, from global standardisation efforts to new regulatory and implementation challenges. PQShield’s Industry Insights bring together expert analysis, guidance, and commentary on the latest developments shaping the future of post-quantum security.
Below is a graphical summary of the PQC window for deployment, followed by our analysis of key developments across standards, research, and real-world implementation. We break down what each update means in practice, cutting through complexity to highlight the implications for organisations planning their transition.
This is a continuously updated resource designed to help you stay ahead , whether you are tracking developments, shaping strategy, or actively preparing for a quantum-secure future.
For more information about country and government specific guidance, head over to our Roadmaps & Transition Guidance page.
CRYPTREC and PQShield
Google Research
Securing Elliptic Curve Cryptocurrencies against Quantum Vulnerabilities:
Resource Estimates and Mitigations
Oratomic, Caltech and Berkeley
Shor’s algorithm is possible with as few as 10,000 reconfigurable atomic qubits
European Payments Council (EPC)
2026 Guidelines on Cryptographic Algorithms Usage and Key Management
Cyber Strategy for America
Indian Department of Science and Technology (DST)
Hong Kong Monetary Authority
UAE Cybersecurity Council
CISA product categories ready for transition to PQC
Product Categories for Technologies That Use Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards
Europol: PQC migration activity
Prioritising Post-Quantum Migration Activities in Financial Services
G7 CEG Roadmap for Transition to PQC in the Financial Sector
NIST CSWP 39
National Cyber Command Office Japan (NDO)
The Radio Equipment Directive (RED)
NCSC Post-quantum cryptography (PQC) pilot
Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Pilot – Assured Cyber Security Consultancy
Bank for International Settlements
Government of Canada
Roadmap for the migration to post-quantum cryptography for the Government of Canada (ITSM.40.001)
European Commission
A Coordinated Implementation Roadmap for the Transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography
The White House
World Economic Forum
BLOG
PQShield announces participation in NEDO program to implement post-quantum cryptography across Japan
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA)
Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)
US Government Accountability Office (GAO)
EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)
G7 Cyber Expert Group
G7 Cyber Expert Group Statement on Planning for the opportunities and risks of quantum computing
BLOG
CISA publishes initial guidance on PQC discovery tools
PODCAST
Awareness to Action: The Blueprint for Quantum-Resilient Security | Garfield Jones
BLOG
One Year On From NIST’s PQC Standards: What Does Good Post-Quantum Cryptography Actually Look Like?
NIST, One Year On: Is the Supply Chain Ready for the Quantum Deadline?
NIST recommends timelines for transitioning cryptographic algorithms
The new NIST standards are here
PODCAST
Crypto Agility or Bust: One Year after the NIST Standards, What Have We Learned?
How to Build Your 12-Month Post-Quantum Strategy With NIST’s Dustin Moody